I was really hoping that after the holidays our life would slow down JUST a little..... well I think it has done just the opposite!!! To catch up just a little, David is almost through his second quarter of school!!!!! YA! Next quarter he is taking a full load, but I told him that the spring time ALWAYS goes by soo much faster because (I seriously believe) the weather is warmer and you just move faster through.... I know there is no logic in that, but it sounds good right?!?! I am applying to Louisiana State University in Shreveport to attend and complete graduate school there. I have finally found my passion and working in non-profits is it! LSUS has an ONLINE graduate program that is for non profit administration! Hello, so basically, I will be graduating with an MBA but specialized in non-profit type stuff!!! So like, instead of regular business or accounting classes, I will take them that specifically deals with non profit business, or accounting!I am SUPER pumped. I truly believe this is where God is calling me to be and have a career! I feel like for the first time I am actually going to get a degree that will be USEFUL when I graduate. :)
This year David and I made a couple of new year's resolutions - and I should have you know - I have never been a fan - BUT we have actually stuck with ALL of them!!! The first one was to begin taking Dave Ramsey's Financial Peace University. If you have not ever heard of this program or what it is, I HIGHLY suggest it!!! It is not just for people that are broke or have ungodly amounts of debt - but it is more about how to be a good servant of our money. The idea is that the less debt you are tied up in to others, the more you can give to your church or others that are in need, as well as be able to have a more fulfilling life in that you are about to have FINANCIAL PEACE. We are in week 5 of 13 and LOVE IT!!!!! We are learning more and more useful tips every week. The class group is great that we are with and it is also so much fun getting to know others that have the same debt free goals as us!! We don't have very much debt but we are just trying to make the best decisions with the money we do have so we can stretch it as far as it will go! ;) We are living like no one else, so we can LiVe like no one else later. :)
Another resolution that we made was to stop eating out and to start cooking more at home. This has actually been SO MUCH FUN!! We are getting to spend more quality time together AND because of our savings of eating out - we now have CABLE AND INTERNET!!! :) I know, I know, but hey it is something for us! lol. But the best part is that I am down 10 pounds! I am trying my hardest to be THE hottest bridesmaid for my sisters wedding! Thank God it isn't until June, but I know by then I will be a hottie! :) I am also excited about being more active and healthy! I am my happiest when I am busy and active.
Last week was crazy.... WeAtHeR!!!! We had a "HUGE" snow for Louisiana and EVERYthing was closed. :) Including my work and David's work and school! We got an unexpected day off!! How fun is that?!?! Here are some pictures of what gorgeous scenery we woke up to.
This year David and I made a couple of new year's resolutions - and I should have you know - I have never been a fan - BUT we have actually stuck with ALL of them!!! The first one was to begin taking Dave Ramsey's Financial Peace University. If you have not ever heard of this program or what it is, I HIGHLY suggest it!!! It is not just for people that are broke or have ungodly amounts of debt - but it is more about how to be a good servant of our money. The idea is that the less debt you are tied up in to others, the more you can give to your church or others that are in need, as well as be able to have a more fulfilling life in that you are about to have FINANCIAL PEACE. We are in week 5 of 13 and LOVE IT!!!!! We are learning more and more useful tips every week. The class group is great that we are with and it is also so much fun getting to know others that have the same debt free goals as us!! We don't have very much debt but we are just trying to make the best decisions with the money we do have so we can stretch it as far as it will go! ;) We are living like no one else, so we can LiVe like no one else later. :)
Another resolution that we made was to stop eating out and to start cooking more at home. This has actually been SO MUCH FUN!! We are getting to spend more quality time together AND because of our savings of eating out - we now have CABLE AND INTERNET!!! :) I know, I know, but hey it is something for us! lol. But the best part is that I am down 10 pounds! I am trying my hardest to be THE hottest bridesmaid for my sisters wedding! Thank God it isn't until June, but I know by then I will be a hottie! :) I am also excited about being more active and healthy! I am my happiest when I am busy and active.
Last week was crazy.... WeAtHeR!!!! We had a "HUGE" snow for Louisiana and EVERYthing was closed. :) Including my work and David's work and school! We got an unexpected day off!! How fun is that?!?! Here are some pictures of what gorgeous scenery we woke up to.
David woke me up and this was the result.... :)
These are the trees on our property.... gorgeous!
This is the masterpiece of the place: the Magnolia Tree. She is breath taking!
Our little cottage all decked out for the winter :)
And lastly, Valentines day!! We woke up Sunday morning and David had this for breakfast! :) It is simple but believe me, it was well enjoyed! Heart shaped PINK Chocolate Chip Pancakes! Oh, how I love him!!!!
